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Derma Roller by Dr. Dermatologist/cosmetic Surgeon - Los Angeles CA
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First of all let me say the entire office was...
marlinbalthaJuly 8, 2016
$500
First of all let me say the entire office was stellar and friendly! Especially Beth!!! Didn't care for the 4hr round trip drive but I think I have found a new home. Loved the positive vibe and everyone was so friendly. Especially the Dr .... Anywho' I can't really find much around the web for Dr.'s performing "micro needling" or whatever you call it now a days but he gave me an option to look into it further or to get it done. He said it usually cost $750 but that he would give a deal for $500. I have to be truthful that there are other places that charge $500 out the gate but I was just happy that he could get in me same day and was more than eager to help me out! Furthermore, there are several positive reviews on here about the office I went to. (I am unfortunately optimistic because I have had no luck with resolving my skin and it's gotten worse IMO, Dr. Even noticed my facial lopsidedness. He said he would even it out with the filler/injection ????????????????) Hopefully I will see good results in the near future but let's be real it's no where near as ablative as a C02 but I think that is what really damaged my skin to begin with. He says I will need 3 treatments w/ 3-4 injections of bellafill @ $1,000 per syringe. I called the day before and the lady said $995) don't just every little bit helps! Besides Dr. Awesome said he would work with me based on my financial situation (we'll see) staying positive, as Beth would say!!! By the way If you do the math that's $4,500. Add that to the $3K I have already spent, time off from work, time inside hiding from the sun, 4 hr road trips and I am not sure I can keep this up ... I will have to spread these treatments out over 2 yrs at least. ????. But let's stay positive. I'll do what I can with what I have and see how things turn out. ???????? I must admit though I am a little confused cause he said I would only see a 25-30% increase with bellafill but I would see a 90% increase w/ Derma rolling. ???? he is realistic yet very eager and optimistic and I really respect that he cares!!! And I am totally confused ... I'll post in 2 wks, please pray, send good vibes I surely need a little pick me up!!!
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Update
marlinbalthaSeptember 16, 2016
Here are my current photos. Thinking of doing it myself. Next step bellafill
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September 19, 2016
Aren't these the exact same pics ? Did you do it?
September 19, 2016
10 wks after my Derma roll. No I haven't done anything yet. I just purchased a Derma pen and will try that next. I haven't done bellafill yet and I have only done Derma rolling once.
April 18, 2017
You should just get chemical peels
April 18, 2017
I did do Chem peels and they look nice, until the scars come back. Haven't tried the TCA one though ...
April 18, 2017
I think the difference is massive. Looks great.
Just out of curiosity, why not just microneedle at home?
April 18, 2017
I did try it but it didn't seem to do much maybe the one I have doesn't go deep enough. I will post updates this weekend. I have had 3 micro-needling sessions done with PRP. The last one was done about 2 wks ago. Thank you for your kindness
June 12, 2017
Im glad i seen this latest reply as had followed your story last year, there is a great technique involving a needle like tool which goes under the scars and helps remove them from being pulled in and it has the best affect on most scars compared to all other techniques. On YouTube Dr. David Lim talks about this and shows how he does it with amazing results, so i hope you manage to see this and are able to look into it. As you live in the heart of the plastic surgery capital id imagine you should be able to find someone good to do this on your skin plus its no way as expensive as alot of the other treatments out there, good luck.
April 6, 2018
My daughter is doing this at home. She lost her job and cannot afford to go in. I think I will pay for at least one professional treatment to see if the results are better. Right now she is so sensitive to the roller. But I think you have gotten really good results. If you get fillers please post. I'm curious as to the results of that. Maybe that's what I should save for,for her.
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